Metal awning structure



March 4, 1952 M. J. KERSEY 2,588,011

METAL AWNING STRUCTURE Filed Sept. 14. 1949 IN V EN T 0R.

Patented Mar. 4, 1952 UNITED STATES ATENT OFFECE METAL AWNING STRUCTURE Maurice J. Kersey, New Castle, Ind.

Application September 14, 1949, Serial No. 115,659

1 Claim.

' windows, doors and the like thereby keeping them from direct exposure to sun, light, snow, rain, moisture, wind and the like. This capacity results from a construction wherein the awning comprises a plurality of parallel sections spaced apart from each other horizontally, in staggered overlapping relation.

It is the primary object of this invention to preserve the capacity of the standard metal awning, while at the same time provide an improved construction for interlocking the various sections thereof. This is accomplished by forming a scroll interlock having a circumference preferably but not necessarily greater than 360 along the side edges of the various sections.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide awning sections of such construction that they may be readily assembled by longitudinally telescoping together the interlock edges of seperate sections, whereby a relatively rigid connection is achieved.

It is a still further object of the present invention to provide an awning section construction of such character-that as many or as few sections may readily be joined together, as desired, depending of course upon the width of the window, door or the like to be fitted.

It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a method of forming the outer ends of the awning sections, after assembly, into vertically disposed skirts. This is accomplished by forming a substantially V-shaped notch at a predetermined point in the interlock portion of each section, thereby weakening the same so that the sections after assembly may be bodily bent along a transverse line to the desired angularity.

The primary feature of the present invention reside in the construction of curled scroll interlocks along the side edges of each section whereby several sections may be connected in overlapping, staggered relation by longitudinally telescoping them together.

An additional feature resides in the method of forming the skirts by a bodily bending of the outer ends of the sections after assembly, as aforementioned.

It is to be understood that the invention while preferably used as a metal awning, can also be readily adapted for use in many other ways. For example: as a canopy for door or other type entrance; as an aluminum umbrella; asa granary for both corn or wheat; as a chicken house; as a brooder house; as a tool shed; as an aluminum or galvanized overhead door; as a tourist cabin; as lawn chairs; as lawn tables and the like.

It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the same type of construction employed in fabricating a metal awning can readily be adapted to form a durable structure such as those designated above.

The full nature of the invention will be understood from the accompanying drawing and the following description and claim.

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a section view thereof taken on line 22 of Fig. 1 in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 3 is a section view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2 in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged side view of a portion of one of the roof-forming members, showing the notch formed in the scroll interlock.

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4 but after the roof-forming member has been bodily bent.

In the drawings, at H) and H are shown an upper and a lower series respectively of laterally spaced, parallel roof forming members or sections which are preferably formed of metal. These members are similarly formed to the desired width and length and each has its side edges inwardly curled to form the scroll interlocks I 2 having a circumference preferably but not necessarily greater than 360. A space I3 is provided in each member between the scroll portion of the interlock and the body of the section or member to which it is joined. This makes possible a longitudinal, telescopic association of one section with others.

The interlocks of the upper series of members extend downwardly and those of the lower series extend upwardly so that after telescopic association the members are in staggered, offset relation.

By reason of the fact that the members are formed to a similar length and width and have complementary curled interlocks formed on their side edges, it is possible to join in interlocking engagement as many or as few of them as is desired and thereby to fit a door, window or the like of any length.

Adjacent the inner, upper end when mounted of the assembled members, there is provided a transversely disposed crossbar l3a. having its side edges inwardly curled to form scroll interlocks l4 having a diameter preferably identical to the diameter of the interlocks formed on the side edges of the roof-forming members. As in the case of the interlocks of these members, there is provided a space l5 between the interlock and the body of the crossbar to which it is joined.

At I6 is shown a. flashing having its side edges inwardly curled to form the interlock I! having a diameter equal to the diameter of the interlocks of the crossbar. A space 18 is similarly provided between these interlocks and the body of the flashing to which they are joined. The flashing is connected in interlocking relation with the crossbar by a longitudinal telescoping association therebetween. The flashing serves the purpose not only of giving the awning a finished appearance, but also of providing a member which will keep rain, sleet, ice, snow and the like from seeping through between the upper end of the roof forming members and the wall of the building to which the awning is mounted.

Adjacent the lower ends of the roof-forming members a substantially V-shaped notch I9 is formed in the under portion of each scroll interlock. This notch sufficiently weakens the members to enable them after assembly to be bodily bent downwardly at that point in order to form a substantially vertical front skirt 20. The bottom ends of the skirt may be scalloped for appearance sake as at 2 I.

Side curtains 22 are provided for the awning and may have their lower edges similarly scalloped as in 23 for the sake of appearance. The upper inclined edge of each curtain is inwardly curled to form the scroll interlock 23a having a diameter equal to the diameter of the interlocks of the roof-forming members. These curtains may be secured to the members after the latter are assembled, by a longitudinal telescopic association between the interlock of a side curtain and the exposed interlock of each end member.

Each curtain has a supporting bar 24 connected thereto by the bolts 25. These bars may or may not have scroll interlocks formed thereon. They have secured at their inner extremities, a bracket 26 which is used to mount the awning after assembly above the door, window or the like which it is intended to shield.

A second supporting bar 21 is disposed transversely of the roof-forming members and from one end thereof to the other. This bar is disposed intermediate the free end of the skirt and the notched portions 19. The bar 21 and the bar 24 are connected by the angle iron 28, opposite arms of which are secured to the respective bars by the bolts 29. In order to secure the bar 21 to the assembled roof-forming members, a screw 30 is extended therethrough and then through the connected interlocks of the roof-forming members. This serves the purpose of giving stability and rigidity to the members.

In order to assemble the awning, the desired number of sections (determined by the width of the door. window or the like to be shielded) are joined together by a longitudinal telescoping thereof. The two crossbars I3 and 21 are then secured thereto, after which the flashing may be longitudinally telescoped to the former bar. The entire assembly, minus the side curtains, may then be bodily bent along the transverse line defined by the notches to form the substantially vertical skirt. The side curtains may then be telescopically associated with the respective interlocks exposed at either side of the assembled roof-forming members, and the curtain supportingbar 24 then secured to the cross bar 21. The entire awning may then be mounted to the building by securing the brackets 25 thereto in any suitable manner.

The full nature of the invention will be understood from the accompanying drawings and the following description and claim:

In a metal awning having side curtains, the combination of an upper and a lower series of roof-forming members, the members of each series being disposed in laterally spaced, parallel relation and having their side edges curled inwardly to form scroll-type interlocks, the interlocks of each series extending towards those of the other and having a slight space formed between each interlock and the body of the member to which each is joined, whereby said members may be longitudinally telescoped together, in staggered relation, and a pair of crossbars for said members having inwardly curled interlocks formed along their side edges, there being a space provided between said interlocks and the body of the bar to which they are joined, one of said bars being transversely secured to the bottom side of said members adjacent their upper ends with the interlocks of said bar projecting downwardly, and the other bar being telescopically connected to one of the interlocks of said first bar and disposed in substantially vertical position in a plane extending at substantially right angles to said members and said first bar, whereby a flashing strip is provided for said awning, the upper interlock of said second bar extendingabove said members and overlying a portion thereof.

MAURICE J. KERSEY.

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